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Zipper writes: <Well when the petrol runs out (in maybe 3 years according to Catalyst last night) there are going to be a lot of fat unfit cardrivers trying to learn to ride bikes very quickly....... so theyd better start getting used to the idea of bike all over the road.> When I see the share pric...

Sound like you really need an old fashioned touring bike. Comes with drop handlebars but a slightly longer wheelbase than a road bike - not quite as responsive as the road bike but a lot better than a hybrid. Tourers have frame clearance for larger tyres to handle the trails and I am quite comfortab...

Jeremy & Mfanwee Knox Bicycle Touring Club has an annual ride up Donna Buang. For the last few years we have used the "back route" from Launching Place, Don Road etc. I always ride this on my 700X28mm tyred tourer. A mountain bike is not compulsory for the ascent! We return down the main road, a...